Emerging Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program

Funding for new immigrant, refugee communities in the process of settling and integrating.

The Emerging Immigrant and Refugee Community (EIRC) Grant Program aligns with the City’s business plan by supporting immigrant and refugee communities who are new to Edmonton and in the process of settling and integrating. EIRC Grants provide assistance to:

Rent space

Host community events

Strengthen cultural identity and pride

Partner and collaborate with other community not-for-profit organizations to address gaps in existing programs and services

Once you enter your Account ID and Organization email, your account information will automatically populate on the application. If you noticed that your information is not correct in our system (for example, an address change or main contact change), please contact our office as soon as possible to update your account. Incorrect information can result in a delay or inability to process your grant request.

Community Event Grant

Grant Information

Community Event Grants help emerging immigrant and refugee community organizations to celebrate events meaningful to their community. These gatherings help reduce isolation and build stronger communities.

Requirements

Be an Edmonton-based immigrant or refugee community organization supporting community members in their initial stages of settling and/or integrating

Be registered as a not for profit organization for at least 1 year

Have a bank account in the organization’s name

Be up to date with reports from previous grants received from the City of Edmonton

Be able to pay the event expenses not covered by the grant

Eligible Expenses

Rental of event space

Rental of audio visual equipment

Food/Catering (includes disposable dishes and cutlery)

Insurance

Guidelines

Event grants are 50% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $2,500. Applications can be submitted with receipts after an event. Organizations can receive a maximum of 2 Community Event Grants per calendar year.

Applications can be submitted up to 90 days after an event and may take 2-4 weeks to process.

Final Report

The EIRC Space Rental Subsidy Final Report Form must be submitted by the deadline and include copies of receipts or proof of payment. An overdue final report could result in the group not receiving future grants from the City of Edmonton.

Cultural Heritage Project Grant

Grant Information

Grants of up to $5,000 to support emerging immigrant or refugee community organizations delivering projects or programs that strengthen cultural identity and pride including cultural dance, music, art, theatre, and heritage language.

Eligibility and Requirements

Be an Edmonton-based immigrant or refugee community organization supporting community members in their initial stages of settling and/or integrating

Be registered as a not for profit organization for at least one year

Have a bank account in the organization’s name

Be up to date with reports from previous grants received from the City of Edmonton

Not receive any other City of Edmonton funding for the project

Be able to pay the project expenses not covered by the grant

The project must:

Strengthen the cultural identity, understanding, knowledge, or pride of community members

Final Report

Program Delivery Partnership Grant

Grant Information

Providing support up to $100,000 for partnerships between established service providers and community organizations from within emerging immigrant or refugee communities. By working together, these partnerships will increase the involvement of Edmontonians from all cultural backgrounds and provide opportunities for partners to learn from one another.